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For months since the announcement that Bass Pro Shops purchased Cabela's, uncertainty has hovered over Sidney like a cloud. "What's going to happen on the hill" has been the question many have tried to guess as they hope for their future in Sidney. That question was answered late last week when those employed at Cabela's headquarters received letters outlining a severance package for those voluntarily leaving the company. It is believed that the letters were sent to the majority, if not all, of...
The Cheyenne County Clerk’s Office has posted the incumbents seeking to return to public office. The deadline for incumbents seeking office was Feb. 15. The Primary Election is scheduled for May 15, 2018. An incumbent is anyone in office seeking a return to office, even if it is a different public office. Cheyenne County Commissioners Darrell Johnson (District 2) and Philip Sanders (District 3) have petitioned to return to the commissioners office. Assessor Sybil Prosser (Republican) is s...
Total government assets for the City of Sidney increased by about 11 percent, $5,535,585, by the end of the 2017 fiscal year, according to an audit presented to the city council by Rauner & Associates, P.C. The audit is for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2017. The audit was presented to the Sidney City Council Feb. 13. While assets increased by 11 percent, expenses increased by 16 percent and revenues increased by $102,632, less than one percent. Business-type Activities assets increased by...
$40,000 In Scholarships To Be Awarded To Four Female High School Students Outdoor retailers Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops, together with The Harry & Reba Huge Foundation, will be awarding $40,000 in scholarships to four female graduates of Nebraska or Missouri Ozarks region high schools this spring. Applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, March 7. The Women in Leadership Scholarships are part of an initiative by Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops leaders to encourage young women to become tomorrow’s leaders. This is the first year the p...
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) opened a new job center in Sidney on Tuesday. The office, at 2246 Jackson Street, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and will provide a variety of services to businesses and job seekers, including: - Employment and Training - Assistance - Reemployment Program - Resume and Interview - Preparation - Career-Focused Workshops - Veteran Services - Interest and Skill Assessments - Recruitment Help - Interviewing Space - Labor...
Elvin Kahl, age 92 of Sidney, NE passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, February 18, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, February 24th in the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Pennington of the Calvary Baptist Church and Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-7:00 P.M. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of...
Linda Morse, age 70 of Sidney, NE passed away at McKee Medical Center in Loveland, CO, Sunday, February 18, 2018. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Linda’s care and funeral arrangements....
LINCOLN – Producers, landowners and other agricultural policy stakeholders seeking information on the 2018 farm bill are encouraged to register for a series of five forums scheduled at locations across Kansas and Nebraska, including one at Scottsbluff in early March. The Scottsbluff forum is scheduled for March 6 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and refreshments and lunch will be served. The registration fee is $20 if pre-registered five days b...
Troy A. Christofferson, 20, Sidney appeared for Status Hearing. He is charged with Using a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony (class II felony), Terroristic Threats (class IIIA felony) and Strangulation (class IIIA felony) and Third Degree Domestic Assault (class I misdemeanor). A Jury Trial is scheduled for April 16 and April 17. Christofferson was arraigned Tuesday, Jan. 9, on charges of Using a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony (Class II Felony), Terroristic Threats (Class IIIA Felony), and...
Creek Valley’s Lady Storm basketball team survived a late surge by the Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes to capture the D2-12 Subdistrict title at the Cabela’s Athletic Center in Sidney High School on Thursday night. With the victory, the Lady Storm (12-8, 4-2 in district) advance to the District finals against Hyannis at 6 p.m. on Friday Feb. 23 at Bridgeport High School. The favored Lady Coyotes had beaten the Lady Storm earlier in the season by 10, and started the game strong with five unanswered poi...
On paper it looked like the Lady Raiders wouldn't have much trouble getting past the Roncalli Catholic Crimson Pride to wrap up the district title and move on to the state tournament. The Lady Raiders record going into the game (20-3) was far superior to Roncalli Catholic's (11-15). But the Lady Crimson Pride played with intensity, and gave it their all, keeping the game tight until the final moments of the fourth quarter. "They're (Roncalli Catholic) a scrappy team - we had to adjust and get...
Sidney’s Red Raiders boys basketball squad finished up their regular season schedule with a pair of wins against Chadron and Alliance on the road. Sidney (16-7, 6-2 in district) was able to beat the Chadron Cardinals (8-12, 2-5 in district) for the second time this season in a game that was rescheduled due to weather, and was able to pay back Alliance by defeating the Bulldogs (13-9, 3-3 in district) at their home as the Bulldogs did to the Red Raiders earlier in the season. The victories set u...
LINCOLN - Sidney High School wrestlers posted their best showing at the state tournament in more than 20 years over the weekend, finishing in a tie for fourth as a team and bringing home four individual medals. From the onset, the Raiders showed they were there to compete, landing atop the team scoreboard after the opening day behind the strength of five pins. "We got some big points in the first round," said Sidney Coach John Ganser. "We had some quarterfinal losses that were tough, but the...
Peetz’s Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs faced Fleming on Tuesday Feb. 13 for an away conference matchup that had the boys team winning by a score of 63-51. Peetz junior Bryson Long led the scoring for the Bulldogs with 24 points. The Lady Bulldogs were defeated by the Lady Wildcats in their game by a score of 61-17. Senior Abby White led the scoring for Peetz with nine points in the game. On Friday Feb. 16, Peetz’s teams faced Weldon Valley for a home conference matchup that had the Lady Bul...
Good Luck At State! From These Sidney Business Sponsors Adams Auto and Leasing American Bank Best Plumbing Heating and Cooling LLC Convert-A-Ball Day N Night Plumbing and Heating LLC E & S Auto Supply Edward Jones Doyle's Cedar Lanes Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations Holly Realty Frenchman Valley Coop (308) Ag Agricultural Services LLC Nebraskaland Tire Pennington Seed Hampton Inn Pittams Body Shop Security First Bank Sidney Glass and Signs Sidney Rehabilitaion & Wellness Clinic State Farm...
Farmers National Company Appoints Schadegg Western Area Sales Manager Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading real estate sales and farm and ranch management company, announced that Paul Schadegg, AFM, of Sidney has been promoted to the position of Western Area Sales Manager. Schadegg will work with farm managers and real estate sales associates in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas to list, market, and sell agricultural real estate. Paul brings many years of experience in real estate sales and new business g...
